by Rikki Almanza | Feb 18, 2026
The latest National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report from the VA: While slightly fewer Veterans died by suicide in 2023 compared with the previous year, the overall rate continued to rise. According to the most recent data, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide in...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 13, 2025
CalVet has awarded a grant to Nation’s Finest, a Santa Rosa-based nonprofit, to strengthen mental health services for California Veterans. The funding, announced in September through the department’s California Veterans Health Initiative (CVHI) Mental Health...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 27, 2024
Vacaville’s American Legion Post 165 will welcome National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. as the featured guest for a special dinner event, which is sold-out, on Feb. 3 at the Vacaville Veterans Memorial Building, located at 549 Merchant St, as reported by The...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 23, 2024
The American Legion’s second annual Be the One Symposium, held in New Orleans on August 22, addressed the ongoing crisis of Veteran suicide. This event, part of The Legion’s national convention, brought together Veterans, leaders, and experts to explore...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 14, 2024
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) wants American Legion posts nationwide to offer safe places for Veterans to store their firearms. He asked The American Legion to provide lock-and-key storage at their posts across the country. King suggested this to National Commander...
